Pediatric Neuropsychologist - St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO
About The Position
St. Louis Children's Hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neuropsychologist to join the team. Our mission is to improve children’s behavioral health and quality of life through evidence-based care. We offer three types of clinical care for children, adolescents and their families. Our faculty members are also involved in research and training activities to advance the quality of children’s health care. Our pediatric neuropsychology services focus on assessing and treating cognitive problems (e.g., learning, memory, reasoning, language, and attention problems) associated with medical conditions impacting the central nervous system. Specialty areas include epilepsy, neuro-oncology, traumatic brain injury/concussion, hematology, childhood stroke, cerebral palsy, movement disorders, solid organ transplant, congenital heart disease, and genetic syndromes. Research endeavors of our neuropsychologists have focused on cognitive, emotional, and behavioral features associated with various medical conditions and treatments. The Role Purpose is responsible for performing evaluations, assessments, psychotherapy and consultation during the course of treatment for patients and their families. Is an excellent resource to medical staff, educators, etc. in the hospital and outside community.
Requirements
- Must be a Certified Pediatric Psychologist
- Must have a Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship
- Must have completed a Pediatric Psychology Internship
- Doctorate - Psychology
- <2 years experience
- No Supervisor Experience
- Psychologist license
Nice To Haves
- 2-5 years experience
Responsibilities
- Acts as a resource and liaison to hospital staff and outside community.
- Maintains designated targets for chart compliance and report turn around times.
- Conducts and disseminates research in field of expertise.
- Provides psychological clinical services to patients and their families.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
